Fastsigns’ Hammersmith branch won the 2021 Retail/Wholesale Business of the Year prize at the West London Business Awards. After a challenging 12 months of lockdowns, operational changes and emotional turmoil, the team at Fastsigns Hammersmith were excited to be recognised with the business prize.
Century 21 is experiencing a period of rapid growth in Australia and New Zealand. The has seen particular success in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and New Zealand.
Signs Express Gloucester is now under new ownership, as an existing franchisee has bought the unit. Ben Walker already runs Signs Express Bristol, but was looking to develop his business portfolio by investing in a second franchise unit.
Poppies has been in business for a quarter of a century, and recently celebrated the impressive milestone. Chris Wootton launched his domestic cleaning business on the 1st April 1996 and, since then, has developed a team of skilled staff who work across West Lancashire.
PlumbProud reached a wide audience when its director, Sam, was interviewed on BBC radio. Sam spoke about the plumbing franchise’s success over the past 12 months, and its ability to thrive at an economically challenging time.
Dalrod has brought its drainage solutions business opportunity to the Point Franchise network. The is on a trajectory of rapid growth. It’s been in operation since the mid-1980s and mostly works with commercial customers in a B2B capacity.
TaxAssist Accountants is welcoming customers in Stafford, as one of its newest franchisees has opened the doors to his new business. Jugdev Dhillon is the proud owner of the new unit at 57 Foregate Street, Stafford.
Radfield Home Care has launched a new branch covering Chester & Ellesmere Port, just south of Liverpool. Husband-and-wife team, Kevin and Julie Scott, are set to open their branch in the summer.
Mathnasium’s Clifton Park, Niskayuana and Guilderland branches have seen double their usual number of enrollments amid the pandemic. The New-York-based franchise units have noticed a spike in demand, as parents try to make sure their children continue to develop their academic skills.
Local Eats is set to open in South Shields, just outside of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Matt Fenton, who previously lived nearby in East Boldon, will be in charge of the franchise business.
Gadget Refuge is on the lookout for investors who want to set up their own technology repair business. The laptop, tablet and fills a big gap in the market for high-quality product repair.
TaxAssist Accountant is celebrating the success of one of its most established franchisees. Khaliq Rahman launched his first TaxAssist Accountants business back in 2001, and is now entering his third decade working under the brand.
Bartercard is looking forward to upcoming sports matches, as it’s teamed up with Canterbury Rugby League in New Zealand. This time last year, the games were put on hold until June; in 2021, the club campaign will kick off in its usual early-April timeslot.
Camile Thai has partnered with REEF to set up ghost kitchens and further expand into the delivery sector. The will launch a REEF Neighbourhood Kitchen in Canary Wharf, one of several planned for the UK.
PlumbProud has celebrated successful network growth after welcoming five brand-new franchisees into the business. The new investors all joined the within the past eight months, and have managed to see success, despite the challenges of the pandemic.
Christina & Andrew “We sold our family home to invest in property” - JOINED PPP - August 2014 - PREVIOUS CAREER - Corporate world - PORTFOLIO LOCATION - Abbots Langley - NUMBER OF HMOS - 3 - BIGGEST BENEFIT - Work/life balance For the once risk-averse Andrew and Christina Wallace, the thought
Laoise Rosswick - From teacher to fully fledged HMO property queen - JOINED PPP - 2014 - PREVIOUS CAREER - Teacher - PORTFOLIO LOCATION - Luton - NUMBER OF HMOS - 4 - BIGGEST BENEFIT – The support For seven years it was Laoise Rosswick doing the teaching.
Wok&Go has committed to giving £2,000 in food vouchers every month to a Liverpool charity. Nugent supports vulnerable children and adults in the city by providing care, education and protection services.
Nicholas Humphreys acquired by Belvoir Group Nicholas Humphreys has been acquired by The Belvoir Group and looks forward to future growth. Through this acquisition, The Belvoir Group has demonstrated its commitment to support successful franchises with scope for further growth.
Minuteman Press has been providing a valuable service for nearby businesses in Philadelphia. The owner of the regional franchise unit, Jude Arijaje, who also runs a branch in Bala Cynwyd with his son Mejire, has been working throughout the pandemic.
Cavavin ended 2020 on a high, despite the problems brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. The saw an average increase of 35 percent in its turnover last year, thanks to its leaders’ efforts to adapt its operational strategies.
Auntie Anne’s has revealed how it has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Luis San Miguel is the President and CEO of Fresh Dining Concepts, the third-biggest Auntie Anne’s franchisee.
FASTSIGNS International Inc., the franchisor of FASTSIGNS, has created a parent company called Propelled Brands. The s parent company introduced the new branding to better represent its growing portfolio of businesses.
The Wheel Specialist noticed a surge in enquiries at its first-ever virtual conference. The , which provides wheel repair and refurbishment services, has been able to stay open through most of the pandemic. In fact, the business as a whole has restored almost 100,000 wheels over the past year.
Shuttercraft has rounded up the top four lighting trends for 2021. The has predicted we’ll all go mad for brass and gold fixtures, as well as iridescent and LED lighting, and voice-activated systems.
Century 21 has announced the winner of its 2020 Quality Service award. Every year, the franchise celebrates one of its estate agents for their hard work over the past 12 months.
Laser Clinics has revealed the journey of three of its franchisees, who launched their businesses last year. Sophie Al-Sharhan, who set up her clinic in Brent Cross, London, and was able to make over £100,000 in monthly turnover, is now considering buying a second franchise unit.
Healthy Feet has published an informative guide telling people what they should do if they have painful feet. The ’s blog post focussed on a condition called Morton’s neuroma.
Punch Pubs is investing £1 million in its franchise locations ahead of their reopening. From the 12th April, pubs and restaurants will be able to serve customers outside, in beer gardens, terraces and any other outdoor spaces.
Bartercard New Zealand has joined forces with the Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) Men’s Premiership for the 2021 season. The has a long-running affiliation with rugby league both on a local and national level, helping to create the NZRL Bartercard Cup/Premiership competitions from 2000 to 2010.
Raison Home has recruited a new managing director with ambitious goals for the business. The international , and its chairman Laurent Raison, are excited to welcome the new recruit into the network and look forward to achieving positive growth over the coming years.
Puddle Ducks has cause to celebrate, as one of its franchisees has won the EWIF Franchisee of the Year award. Victoria Rowley received the prize at the recent 2021 NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards.
Heritage Healthcare North East has been named Health Care Team of the Year. The branch, which is based in Middlesbrough, won the award at the Northern Echo Health Care Awards 2021. Presenter Kate Walby hosted the event, which took place virtually on Thursday 25th March.
Auditel has described the top 10 advantages of investing in its business model. As the explains, most people are reluctant to make the leap into self-employment until they understand the benefits of a particular business model. Here are some of Auditel’s biggest plus points: 1\.
Metro Rod and Metro Plumb have put their Cambridge branch on the market, in an exciting opportunity for local entrepreneurs. The business has been up and running for a quarter of a century, as the current owner bought it in 1995.
Thanks to our commitment to promoting sustainability and conservation, becoming a partner in the Granite & TREND Transformations franchise means you do not have to compromise on green ethics to build a successful future for yourself.
Aspray’s franchisee for South London has reflected on his first year with the business. Jack Parkhouse, who launched his Aspray branch as the pandemic began to take hold in the UK, is proudly celebrating a successful year.
Promedica24 has welcomed a new sales director and board member into its network. Darren Houseden will join the franchise, bringing with him two decades of experience supporting business development in the home care sector.
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